Pietro was an eclectic personality: Italian sprinter, politician and essayst. Olimpics champion on the 200 m at Moscow 1980, he set the world record in 1979 for this specialty and this record stood for almost 17 years – the longest duration in the event history and is still listed as the European record. Known in Italy as the “Freccia del Sud” (Arrow of the South).Our Pietro record-breaking low top sneakers are dedicated to him. 100% customisable, run and get them!